Accra, June 16, GNA – The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the nationwide rollout of the Early Childhood Education Harmonised Play-Based Kindergarten Training Programme.
The initiative is being rolled out by the Ministry of Education with support from its partners, the GES said in a Facebook post on Monday.
“This landmark initiative reaffirms the Government’s commitment to strengthening foundational learning and ensuring that every Ghanaian child receives quality early childhood education that nurtures creativity, curiosity, critical thinking, and holistic development,” it said.
GES explained that research and global best practice consistently demonstrate that children learn most effectively when actively engaged in meaningful, enjoyable and age-appropriate learning experiences.
“The harmonised play-based approach therefore places the child at the centre of learning, creating opportunities for exploration, discovery, collaboration, and problem-solving. As part of the nationwide implementation, GES undertakes comprehensive capacity-building activities to ensure the successful delivery of the programme across the country,” it said.
The programme includes training of national officers, all 16 regional early childhood education coordinators, 261 district early childhood education coordinators, 261 deputy directors in charge of supervision, 261 district training officers, and more than 30,000 kindergarten teachers nationwide.
“Through this large-scale intervention, the programme is expected to positively impact approximately 1.2 million kindergarten learners annually, laying a strong foundation for improved learning outcomes and lifelong success,” GES stated.
The Service said it would continue to ensure that quality education begins from the earliest stages of a child’s development.
“By equipping educators with the knowledge and skills required to deliver effective play-based learning, GES is taking a significant step towards transforming early childhood education and shaping the future of Ghana’s young learners,” it said.
GES expressed appreciation to stakeholders and development partners whose collaboration continues to support efforts aimed at improving educational outcomes for children across the country.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey
Reporter: Joyce Danso